Beef Jerky

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2003

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Cowboy Cooking

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (14)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
10 hr 0 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
about 1 pound

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 8 hr 0 min
Cook: 10 hr 0 min
Total:: 18 hr 15 min

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Ingredients

2 pounds beef or buffalo sirloin, trimmed of fat and sinew
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Slice the meat into strips against the grain, 1/4-inch thick and 1-inch wide. (If necessary, freeze the meat for up to 2 hours to facilitate slicing.)

In a large, wide bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Place the meat in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate to marinate overnight, turning occasionally.

Preheat the oven to its lowest setting, between 145 and 150 degrees F.

Line 2 large baking sheets with foil and top with 2 heavy wire racks. Drain the meat, pat dry, and arrange evenly on the racks without touching. Place in the oven, leaving the oven door open a crack for air circulation. Leave in the oven until dry, but still firm (not spongy or brittle), 10 to 12 hours, depending upon the thickness of the meat, turning once or twice during the process.

Remove from the oven and store in waxed paper at room temperature for up to 2 days. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate to store for up to 1 week.

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Charles Hot Springs, AR 11-19-2009
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EXCELLENT!!!!!!!! Beef jerky
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Nice and simple, and excellent flavor. The only thing i did different was refrigerate for 24 hours. Then i inserted a... toothpick through the end of each slice of meat, and suspend each slice from the top rack in the oven, using the toothpick as a support. Bake for 7 to 10 hours depending on thickness. Read more
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Anonymous 03-06-2007
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SPICY
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

MY HUSBAND LOVES THIS RECIPE!
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MONICA Covington, LA 07-19-2006
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FLAVOR!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Great flavor but watch the spice.
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DeeDee Riverton, WY 03-07-2006
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Cowboy Cooking
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I have been selling spices (jerky cure and seasonings) for more than nine years now and can tell you that you can make the... best tasting jerking in the world in your own oven at home in about 2 hours. This was made to be must harder than it needs to be. Really TWELVE HOURS, who would bother? Hi Mountain Seasonings out of Riverton Wyoming has ten flavors of jerky cure and seasonings. Emerl may choose any of the flavors to try (free) Hi Mountain Seasonings treat. Flavors include Orginal, Mesquite, Hickory, Pepper, Cajun, Mandarin Teriyaki, Bourbon BBQ, Bracked pepper and Garlic ( this may be Emerl's favorite) Inferno and Pepperoni. Once again out treat if you would like to try the best tasting easy jerky ever. I look forward to hearing from you. DeeDee SpringfieldRead more
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JANE calera, AL 11-12-2005
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Fantastic
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My son in Afghanistan and his friends can hardly wait for the next batch to arrive. They all love this!
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Anonymous 10-20-2005
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beef jerky
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

In Jaxville NC no one sells flank steak I used London Broil cut thin. It came out delicious. This is a good recipe.